DID DELTA GOODREM RIP-OFF ARCADE FIRE'S SONG?

Aussie pop princess and goody-two-shoes Delta Goodrem has sparked the ire of indie rock fans with her latest song 'Sitting On Top of the World' (and no, it's not just because it's a song by Delta Goodrem).

DID DELTA GOODREM RIP-OFF ARCADE FIRE S SONG? - Yahoo7

Accusations have surfaced over the weekend that Delta's latest single -- currently sitting at number three on the Australian ARIA charts -- is a rip-off of Arcade Fire's 2005 hit single 'Rebellion (Lies)'.

No argument can be made for plagiarism of lyrics, as both songs are very different lyrically. Arcade Fire's lyrics are somewhat accusational with "Everytime you close your eyes/Lies, lies!" while Delta sings a more motivational tune with "Get Up, Stand Up/What you waiting for?"

Delta Goodrem at the 2012 Logie Awards. Credit: Getty ImagesCo-written with Grammy Award-winning producer John Shanks, both songs appear to share musical similarities between the base/piano riff in the lead up to each chorus.

The first to raise the issue was Darren Cross, former member of Aussie band Gerling. He took to his blog THE E.L.F. late on Friday, writing: "Can Arcade Fire sue Delta Goodrem for her new song "Sitting on top of the world" that totally rips off Arcade Fires "Rebellion/Lies". Come on people. [sic]"